Tewa Canterbury
From Burnout to Balance
I was born and raised in Hawai‘i and graduated from Aiea High School, deeply rooted in the values of community, connection, and mālama (care). But like many, I left the islands in pursuit of career opportunities. Over the years, I worked relentlessly in business, wearing many hats, keeping long hours, and pushing through exhaustion because that’s what the grind demanded.
Eventually, my body said, “Enough.”
At a critical juncture, I was 60 pounds overweight, received diagnoses of fibromyalgia, IBS, and Hashimoto’s, and felt completely exhausted. My body was in constant pain, my mind was foggy, and I was barely holding it together emotionally. I was shuffled through the medical system, handed prescription after prescription, yet never truly heard or understood. I wasn’t healing—I was surviving.
Everything changed when I finally had time to slow down and ask, What’s really going on in my body?
That’s when I started researching alternative approaches and holistic healing. My path led me to Dr. Ng’s Clinic in La Jolla, California, where, for the first time, I experienced a kind of care that felt human, empowering, and comprehensive. There were no rushed appointments, no cold, clinical energy—just deep listening, compassion, and a focus on root-cause healing. That support changed my life. I began to heal—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.
And in that healing process, a new purpose was born.
From that journey, I was inspired to pursue formal training and became a Certified Naturopathic Health Coach. My goal is to support others the way I wish I had been supported by addressing health from a functional and holistic perspective. I believe true healing is more than symptom management; it’s about understanding the body as an interconnected system, empowering people to take control of their health, and creating sustainable changes that restore balance and vitality.
Today, my mission is to educate, guide, and walk alongside my clients as they reconnect with their bodies, explore root causes, and discover the tools to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. This work is about more than wellness; it’s about helping people reclaim their energy, confidence, and joy.